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Willliams-Sonoma is addressing concerns that some of its products that carry Made in the U.S.A. claims may not meet U.S. Federal Trade Commission standards for such labeling, the company has maintained.

In the first quarter, as home division revenues continued to gain, Dorel Industries recorded a net loss of $8.3 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, versus $4.7 million, or 14 per cents per diluted share, in the year-before period.

Rent-A-Center has agreed in principle to settle all litigation with Vintage Capital Management, and B. Riley Financial relating to the company’s termination of an agreement and plan of merger last year with certain affiliates of Vintage Capital.

Ikea launched a new chapter in its expansion in the U.S. as it opened its first Planning Studio in New York this week, a retail concept that is part prototype and part test operation, a spokesperson said.

For the Spring High Point Market, Adesso has featured new products in its showroom, including the Nico table lamp, which mixes industrial and mid-century design points at a time when marrying popular styles has become a trend.

With a focus on strengthening its relationship with consumers, MacKenzie-Childs has opened a new store in the Soho district of New York City that allows the company to showcase its broad range of housewares and home products.

HomeWorld Highlights

This is the fifth installment of a special series, presented by the National Hardware Show, exploring key trends and developments driving the growth of housewares and home goods in the home improvement retail business.

Home grillers in recent years have expanded their menu beyond hamburgers, hot dogs and steak and are now comfortable grilling a variety of foods from fruits and vegetables to pizza.

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Executive Editor Greg Sleter highlights the May 13 issue of HomeWorld Business, which includes the annual Home Beverage Report and a look at the test that puts Kohl's and Aldi under one roof. Play video